No. 8,449 in Spanish
raza
"Raza" means "race" or "breed" (referring to groups with shared physical or genetic traits).
In a sentence
La raza humana es increíblemente diversa.
The human race is incredibly diverse.
The word 'raza' here is used to denote a grouping or category of humanity, often referred to as 'race'.
Esta raza de gatos es conocida por su pelaje único.
This cat breed is known for its unique fur.
In this sentence, 'raza' refers to a specific breed of animal, which is a subgroup or type within a species.
La sociedad actual intenta superar viejos prejuicios basados en la raza.
Today's society seeks to overcome old prejudices based on race.
Here, 'raza' is used in a sociological and anthropological sense to describe human classifications historically used to differentiate groups.
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